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The fishers of paradise
By Rachael Preston. 2016
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Family storiesCanadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
The boathouse community along the shores of Dundas Marsh has come under siege, and young Egypt Fisher is faced with…
the prospect of losing her home. Members of Hamilton’s City Beautiful Movement have planned a new bridge through their neighbourhood and the boathouses are being destroyed, their owners relocated. Soon, however, it’s clear that politicians and gentrification aren’t the only threats to Egypt’s paradise. At first Egypt is thrilled to have her family reunited when her father, Ray, suddenly returns after a mysterious six-year absence. But Ray Fisher has demons, and his wife, Laura, has secrets. Together, they turn the Fisher house into an emotional tinderbox, and when handsome Matt Oakes drifts into town, he could be just the spark to ignite it. 2016.Amphibian
By Carla Gunn. 2009
Electronic braille (Uncontracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip), Braille (Uncontracted)
Canadian fiction, Family storiesCanadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
Sensitive, intelligent nine-year-old Phineas Walsh has an encyclopedic knowledge of the natural world and the environment. He's broken up over…
his grandfather's death, his grandmother's sadness, and his parents' separation. When his Grade 4 class gets an Australian pet frog, Phin can't bear to see Cuddles penned up in a cage so far from his natural habitat, so he and his best pal, Bird, are spurred to action. Some strong language. 2009.The puppy who wanted a boy: A Christmas Holiday Book For Kids
By Jane Thayer. 2003
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted)
Holiday fiction, Family stories, General fiction, Animal storiesCustoms and cultures, Parenting, Animals and wildlife
Human-transcribed braille
Puppy Petey wants a boy for Christmas more than anything else in the world. Just when it looks as if…
no boys are to be found, he stumbles upon a special home. For preschool-grade 2. 1958The best Christmas pageant ever: A Christmas Holiday Book For Kids
By Barbara Robinson. 2005
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted)
Holiday fiction, General fiction, Classic fiction, Humourous fiction, Family storiesCustoms and cultures
Human-transcribed braille
The Herdmans are the worst kids in town, so when they take over the lead roles in the church's annual…
Christmas pageant, they cause quite a commotion. For grades 4-7. 1972